RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-03089
INDEX CODE: 110.02
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect that his disability did not exist prior
to service.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His DD Form 214 reflects that his disability existed prior to service;
however, no disability was noted in the past or on his military entrance
examination.
In support of his request, applicant provided statements from his parents
and grandfather. His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit
A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 18 Jun 02. Upon completion
of technical training, he was promoted to the grade of airman first class,
effective and with a date of rank of 2 Aug 02.
An MEB was convened on 21 Apr 03, and referred his case to an Informal
Physical Evaluation Board (IPEB) with a diagnosis of asthma and schizotypal
personality disorder. On 30 Apr 03, the IPEB found his conditions
unfitting but not compensable or ratable and recommended that he be
discharged from the Air Force. The applicant agreed with the findings and
recommended disposition of the IPEB. On 8 May 03, the Air Force PEB
recommended that the applicant be discharged from the Air Force for a
physical disability due to a condition that existed prior to service. He
was discharged on 13 Jun 03. He served 11 months and 26 days on active
duty.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The BCMR Medical Consultant recommends denial. The Medical Consultant
states he was discharged with asthma/reactive airways disease that existed
prior to service. He was also diagnosed with a personality disorder that
warranted administrative discharge. The abnormal bronchial reactivity on
methacholine bronchoprovocation testing combined with his reported history
rendered him unfit for military service. The determination that it existed
prior to service was based on his report that the condition existed since
the 7th grade. Had he not reported his pre-service history, he would not
have been evaluated for abnormal bronchial hyperactivity and would have
been discharged for the personality disorder. He now states he did not
have asthma before entering the service and submits letters from his
parents and grandparent but no medical documentation. There is
insufficient documentary evidence submitted to warrant a change in his
records.
The Medical Consultant evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 12 May
04 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, this office has
received no response.
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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:
1. The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing law or
regulations.
2. The application was timely filed.
3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the
existence of error or injustice that would warrant corrective action. We
took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of
the case; however, we do not find his assertions sufficiently persuasive to
override the rationale provided by the Air Force. Therefore, we agree with
the opinion and recommendation of the BCMR Medical Consultant and adopt his
rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been
the victim of an error or injustice. Therefore, in the absence of
persuasive evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to
recommend granting the relief sought in this application.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate
the existence of material error or injustice; that the application was
denied without a personal appearance; and that the application will only be
reconsidered upon the submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not
considered with this application.
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2003-
03089 in Executive Session on 16 Jun 04, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Mr. Michael K. Gallogly, Panel Chair
Mr. Michael J. Novel, Member
Mr. Olga M. Crerar, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 1 Sep 03, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, BCMR Medical Consultant, dated 30 Apr 04.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 12 May 04.
MICHAEL K. GALLOGLY)
Panel Chair
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